Maintenance Technician (Automotive) - Staff Solutions
Rosslyn, Gauteng
1 week(s) ago
Permanent
Salary - Market Related
Our client in the automotive industry based in Rosslyn is seeking a dynamic Maintenance Technician to join their team
Skills
Automotive Maintenance Technician Mechatronics Millwright PLC TroubleshootingMain Responsibilities:
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
Minimum Requirements:
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC-related equipment failures
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore operations safely and efficiently
- Support production by minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment availability
- Escalate unresolved technical issues and coordinate with suppliers where necessary
- Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance schedules
- Verify the completion and effectiveness of preventive maintenance tasks
- Identify potential equipment risks and implement preventive actions before failures occur
- Maintain accurate and timely maintenance records
- Lead and participate in root cause investigations for significant equipment failures
- Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and A3
- Develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions
- Share lessons learned and best practices with the maintenance team
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, MTBF, and maintenance efficiency
- Support equipment modifications, upgrades, and optimization projects
- Assist with spare parts standardization and critical spare parts management
- Provide technical coaching and on-the-job training to maintenance technicians
- Assist in developing troubleshooting guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintenance standards
- Promote knowledge sharing and continuous skills development
- Support supervisors in assessing technical competency and identifying training needs
- Ensure full compliance with all health and safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Participate in safety inspections and risk assessments
- Maintain high housekeeping standards within maintenance work areas
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric /Grade12
- Millwright Trade Test, Mechatronics Diploma, or an equivalent technical qualification
- 7 + years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- 5 + years' direct maintenance experience within a sewing manufacturing environment
- Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment
- Computer literacy is essential
- PLC diagnostics and fault finding
- Industrial network troubleshooting (Profinet, Ethernet, Fieldbus)
- Root Cause Analysis facilitation
- Experience using Maximo Maintenance Management System
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supplier support
- Strong coaching, mentoring, and teamwork abilities
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